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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Proposed budget cuts given President Reagan by OMB director David Stockman today outlined on screen, discussed; alleged reaction of Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger to Stockman's criticism of Pentagon budget described. [WEINBERGER - claims Stockman's assumption is wrong.] Projected savings from proposed cut in vets.' medical benefits noted. [American Legion spokesperson Richard LYNGH - considers plan a disaster for elderly, impoverished vets.] White House goal for reducing deficit by 1988 cited. [Brookings Institution spokesperson Alice RIVLIN - believes both cutting spending and increase taxes is only way of getting handle on deficit.] [Econ. Alan GREENSPAN - thinks tax increase is necessary to lower deficit.]
REPORTER: Andrea Mitchell
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Concern among low income families over proposed cuts in energy assistance for the poor examined; James Bradshaw's case cited as example [BRADSHAW - notes consequences should gas be turned off for lack of fed. assistance.] No. families needing federal assistance last year, according to National Consumer Law Center, Incorporated, mentioned. [Center spokesperson Howard FOX - fears Stockman's proposals will force families to choose between heat and food.]
REPORTER: Mike Jensen
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(Studio) Environmental Protection Agency administration William Ruckelshaus, agency's first director and successor to Anne Burford, reported resigning; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Jordan, Minnesota) Confessed child sexual abuser James Rud reported acknowledging his false allegations against other: residents involved in alleged child sex ring, resulting in numerous arrests and indictments before chgs. were dropped. Films shown. [August, RUD - claims to have participated in sex parties where children were abused by several adults.] [Last night, voice of RUD - acknowledges lying; explains telling truth now.] His testimony at trial of Robert and Lois Bentz recalled. [Former defs. Tom and Helen BROWN - are grateful Rud finally told truth; want their children back.] Cnty. prosecutor Kathleen Morris and state and federal agents reported declining comment; investigation into child abuse and molestation here said continuing.
REPORTER: Ann Rubenstein
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(Studio) Islamic Jihad reported denying participation in plot to bomb United States embassy in Rome, Italy; recent foiling of that plot recalled.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Suspected Czech spy Karl Koecher's alleged role as mole in CIA detailed; films shown. [US attorney Rudolph GIULIANI - describes Koecher's activities for Czech intelligence service.] Hana Koecher's suspected role as husband's courier mentioned; their cover as diamond dealers noted. [Bus. partner Joseph SAVION - never suspected Koecher.] [Neighbor Sydnee LIVINGSTON - describes Koecher.] Hana Koecher said jailed as material witness; CIA noted refraining from comment.
REPORTER: James Polk Artist: Betty Wells
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(Studio) President Reagan's threat of action if USSR freighters en route to Nicaragua are carrying jet fighters, expressed in "Washington Times", outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger's criteria for deploying United States combat troops overseas noted include intention to win.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Senator Robert Dole reported new Senate majority leader
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Implications of Dole's new role for his 1988 presidential aspirations considered; Senator Ted Stevens mentioned runner-up. Dole's political career summarized. [DOLE - jokes about 1988, Trans. Secretary Elizabeth Dole's Christmas gift to him, his promise to car pool with limousine that comes with majority leader job.] Outgoing Senate majority leader Howard Baker mentioned, shown.
REPORTER: John Dancy
(Studio) [DOLE - discusses his disagreement with President Reagan on need to increase taxes as deficit-lowering measure.]
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Former CBS and NBC News correspondent and "New York Times" reporter Bernard Kalb reported assuming State Department spokesperson's position.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Louisville, Kentucky) Contd. progress of artificial heart recipient William Schroeder described; photos shown. [Dr. Robert GOODIN - discusses patient's condition.] Contd. search for other artificial heart cands. noted. [Dr. William DeVRIES - discusses burden of rejecting applicants.-] DeVries' future artificial heart implant objectives mentioned.
REPORTER: Robert Bazell
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(Studio) Successful separation of Siamese twins, identification as Ashley and Alma, in Galveston, Texas, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Early blizzard in northw. described; films shown. Amt. of snowfall in Colorado mentioned.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) National Weather Service's long-range winter weather forecast featured. [Dr. Don. GILMAN - outlines prediction.] Details illustrated on map. [GILMAN - notes Service's percentage of accuracy.] Gilman's forecast last year recalled.
REPORTER: Robert Hager
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(Studio) Census Bureau's report on national homework average, by sex, private versus public schools, outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Ethiopia) Ethiopia's dual problem of war and famine examined; films shown. Civil war's course since coup's overthrow of Emperor Haile Selassie reviewed; details illustrated on map. War's impact on famine relief efforts explained. [World Vision spokesperson Dr. Tony ATKINS - describes situation.]
REPORTER: Peter Kent
(Studio) Tomorrow's report on Ethiopia's famine and civil war announced.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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